Audi V8, D1 / 44 (USA)

Additional Notes

• The Audi V8 3.6 V8 quattro (1989-1991) carries two distinct capacity figures for its automatic transmission fluid: a 3.8-liter service fill and a 9.7-liter initial fill. The service fill reflects the volume needed when fluid is drained and refilled during routine maintenance, while the initial fill represents the total system capacity when the transmission is filled from a completely dry state, such as after an overhaul or full unit replacement.
• The 9.7-liter initial fill on the 3.6-liter engine configuration is notably large, consistent with a four-speed automatic transmission that includes a torque converter, valve body, and internal passages all requiring fluid at first fill.
• The 3.8-liter service fill on the 3.6 V8 quattro accounts for only a portion of the total fluid volume, since a standard drain procedure does not evacuate fluid retained in the torque converter and other internal cavities.
• The V8 4.2 V8 quattro (206 kW) covering 1992-1994 lists a single capacity of 9.5 liters for its automatic transmission fluid, which aligns with a total system fill rather than a partial service drain figure.
• Between the two engine variants, the initial fill capacity shifts slightly from 9.7 liters on the 3.6 to 9.5 liters on the 4.2, indicating a modest difference in total fluid volume between the two transmission configurations despite both being automatic units in the same model line.
• Both configurations are specified under normal use conditions, meaning the listed capacities and service parameters apply to standard operating environments rather than severe-duty cycles.